Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
2D322F
RGB
45, 50, 47
HSL
144, 5%, 19%
HSB
144, 10%, 20%
CMYK
10, 0, 6, 80
LAB
20, -3, 1
LCH
20, 3, 158
OKLCH
0.31, 0.01, 160
XYZ
3, 3, 3
LUV
20, -2, 2
HWB
144, 18%, 80%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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